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Turns out that it may be impossible (or very expensive) to convert my cousin's QB windows data to QB Mac file. However, his IIF file imported into FM fairly neatly. So now the choice is: start from scratch in QB, or use the imported data in FM. Seems that neither choice is great.

What about a variation on #2: customizing Filemaker Business Tracker? It seems to have everything EXCEPT the basics that I really need: A/P, A/R, etc! Impossibly complicated?

Dan, Turns out that QB came with my Mac, so the investment is zero! Can you get me starting finding whatever info or file I'd need to link FM and QB data at no or minimal cost? Thanks!!

Stanley, Thanks! That's EXACTLY what I wanted to know, and what I suspected. Even tho I've never seen this mentioned in print, it seems to me QB is basically a customized DB program. In fact, I bet you could use FM Pro or FM Developer to create a QB clone!

Yes, it's at filebookslink.com, but it only works with PC. I'm on Mac. Anyway, it doesn't matter. My question isn't whether you can link the two programs, but whether I NEED both programs. What would I be missing without QB? What can QB do that FM can't do?

Simple question from someone who hasn't purchased FMP7 yet: does it come with a printed manual?

We have a very small Web-based family business, selling artwork. The family member who handed accounting and order fulfillment is leaving the partnership, and I have to take over his role. I'm new to this, but used Filemaker many versions ago. Until now, records have been kept in QB. I know that FM can handle many accounting tasks that QB handles. My question is, do I need both programs? We do not need to handle payroll or invoices (people pay upon ordering), but need to track income and expenses for tax purposes. The volume of orders is very low, at most a couple a month. If I can manage with just FM, that would appeal to me because I'd also use it to track marketing, special offers, etc. Another way to express my question: under what circumstances DO you need both programs? Thanks!